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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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